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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Conduct dispenser sampling processes
  2. Conduct fueller sampling processes
  3. Conduct visual check of fuel samples
  4. Test membrane filtration (millepore sampling)
  5. Measure pressure differential on filter vessels

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders and other regulations pertaining to quality control processes carried out when refuellingdefuelling aircraft

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Knowledge of quality control principles and processes as they apply to aircraft fuellingdefuelling operations

Workplace procedures for conducting various quality control operations related to refuellingdefuelling aircraft

Manufacturers instructions for equipment used in quality control processes

Risks that exist when conducting quality control operations during the refuellingdefuelling of aircraft and related risk control procedures and precautions

Problems that may occur when conducting quality control operations during the refuellingdefuelling of aircraft and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when conducting quality control operations related to refuellingdefuelling aircraft

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to quality control operations related to refuellingdefuelling aircraft

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to quality control operations related to refuellingdefuelling aircraft

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when conducting quality control operations related to refuellingdefuelling aircraft

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems that may occur when conducting quality control operations related to refuellingdefuelling aircraft in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when conducting quality control operations related to refuellingdefuelling aircraft

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when conducting quality control operations related to refuellingdefuelling aircraft

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Implement OHampS procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when conducting quality control operations related to refuellingdefuelling aircraft

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Sampling and quality control operations may be carried out:

for any aircraft types

at major or minor airports

in any allowable operating and weather conditions

in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements

Performance may be demonstrated:

in approved simulated quality control processes

during quality control operations during the refuelling/defuelling of aircraft at an airport

Quality control processes may include:

dispenser sampling

fueller sampling

visual checks of fuel samples

membrane filtration tests (millepore sampling)

measurement of pressure differential on filter vessels

Personal protection equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

hearing protection

safety glasses

mask or respirator

safety vest

high visibility clothing

approved uniform

Hazards may include:

sparks and other forms of ignition

contamination of, or from, materials being handled

spill, leakages, ruptures

fuel vapours

other vehicles on tarmac

jet blast

rotating propellers

hazardous or dangerous materials

noise

dust

Hazard management is:

consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment

Persons consulted during quality control operations may include:

aircrew

airline engineers or representatives

other refuelling staff

supervisors and managers

ground support staff

technical staff

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders relevant to quality control operations when refuelling/defuelling aircraft

IATA Guidelines for Aviation Fuel Quality Control and Operating Procedures for Joint Inter Plane Fuelling Services (JIG Guidelines)

OH&S and environmental protection regulations

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

quality control process checklists

emergency procedures

flight schedules

manufacturers specifications and instructions for the quality control equipment

induction and training materials

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

IATA Guidelines for Aviation Fuel Quality Control and Operating Procedures for Joint Inter Plane Fuelling Services (JIG Guidelines)

Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code)

relevant OH&S legislation

environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

industrial relations and workplace compensation legislation